Safeguard the Children

What is VIRTUS?

VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church.

VIRTUS Safeguard the Children All Clergy, staff & volunteers that serve in any capacity at any L.A. Archdiocese parish/school MUST be VIRTUS certified. This includes: Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir members, Parent Volunteers, Lectors, Community Kitchen helpers,etc.

FINGERPRINTING will be available at our parish annually by appointment. Please contact Alejandra at the email/phone number above.

VIRTUS ONLINE

If you are unavailable to take the VIRTUS class, you can obtain credit by completing the monthly VIRTUS training sessions online. Please contact Joan Vienna at the office of Safeguard the Children and ask for Option 3 for details.

Annual Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Minors

Protecting God's Children

Child sexual abuse is a worldwide public health issue. Child abuse, particularly child sexual abuse, is reprehensible—especially when the wrongdoer is affiliated with the Church. The VIRTUS® programs assist the Church in being a safe haven for children and a messenger for preventing child sexual abuse within the Church and society in general. We seek to achieve this lofty goal through our child sexual abuse prevention program: